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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his room while writing letters for Jim, what does Marlow expect to hear when Jim steps out on the balcony?
(a) Jim ask for forgiveness.
(b) Jim scream at the heavens.
(c) Jim begin to cry.
(d) Jim jump to his death.

2. How long does Jim's sailing training last?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Twenty-four months.

3. What order does Jim receive from the captain when the captain stops fighting with the drunken man?
(a) To stop the engines.
(b) To send an SOS.
(c) To wake the first mate.
(d) To not alert any of the passengers.

4. How many passengers are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 425 people.
(b) 50 people.
(c) 570 people.
(d) 800 people.

5. How does Jim feel when he learns of the chance to relocate to the place that Stein and Marlow suggest?
(a) Crushed.
(b) Disillusioned.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Inspired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the West Australian man who is looking for Jim?

2. On board ship, Jim is injured and unable to work. What happens?

3. What is the name of the principal shipping master?

4. What kind of ship finds the listing Patna?

5. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?

(see the answer key)

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